[Editor: This obituary, regarding Henry Frencham, was published in The Bendigo Advertiser (Bendigo, Vic.), 6 July 1897.] Death of Mr. H. Frencham. A pioneer gold discoverer. On Saturday Mr. Henry Frencham, who claimed to have been the first gold discoverer in Bendigo, … [Read more...] about Death of Mr. H. Frencham: A pioneer gold discoverer [6 July 1897]
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The discovery of the Bendigo goldfield [24 October 1890]
[Editor: This article, about the discovery of gold in Bendigo, was published in The Age (Melbourne, Vic.), 24 October 1890.] The discovery of the Bendigo goldfield. In the Victorian Legislative Assembly yesterday Mr. Bailes brought up the subjoined report of the select … [Read more...] about The discovery of the Bendigo goldfield [24 October 1890]
The Cobra-Bal, or Bald Pated Blacks [10 July 1858]
[Editor: A “tongue in cheek” article about a newly-discovered tribe of Aborigines, who were said to have goldfields nearby. Published in Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (Sydney, NSW), 10 July 1858. See the related article, “New race of Aboriginals: Gold … [Read more...] about The Cobra-Bal, or Bald Pated Blacks [10 July 1858]
The Ballarat gold rush of 1851 [chapter 50 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 50 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 9 June 1935.] The story of Australia — L. The Ballarat gold rush of 1851 At the beginning of 1851 Victoria was merely a pastoral settlement, with a population of … [Read more...] about The Ballarat gold rush of 1851 [chapter 50 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
Discovery of gold [chapter 49 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
[Editor: This is chapter 49 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton. Published in The Sunday Mail, 2 June 1935, p. 29.] The story of Australia — XLIX Discovery of gold The year 1851 is especially memorable in the annals of Australia, as it marks the discovery … [Read more...] about Discovery of gold [chapter 49 of “The story of Australia” by Martin Hambleton]
The gold discovery [letter, 5 May 1851]
[Editor: This letter was published in The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 5 May 1851. The author of this letter counters the assertion that Edward Hargraves was the discoverer of gold in Australia. Indeed, it is true that gold was previously found in Australia; however, … [Read more...] about The gold discovery [letter, 5 May 1851]
“Our” gold diggings [3 May 1851]
[Editor: This article was published in the “Local intelligence” section of Bell’s Life in Sydney and Sporting Reviewer (Sydney, NSW), 3 May 1851.] “Our” gold diggings. — A fitting retribution is awaiting those who, lured by the exaggerated announcements of the facilities … [Read more...] about “Our” gold diggings [3 May 1851]
The gold discovery [2 May 1851]
[Editor: This article, about the discovery of gold made by Edward Hargraves, was published in the “Domestic intelligence” section of The Sydney Morning Herald (Sydney, NSW), 2 May 1851.] The gold discovery — It is no longer any secret that gold has been found in the earth … [Read more...] about The gold discovery [2 May 1851]